RW PostViewStats Lite
A lightweight plugin to track post views via AJAX with anti-duplicate mechanisms and privacy-friendly design.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.2 or newer
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Rankings
Where RW PostViewStats Lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| page views | >100 |
| post views | >100 |
| statistics | >100 |
| View Counter | >100 |
About RW PostViewStats Lite
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
RW PostViewStats Lite provides accurate view tracking for posts, pages, and custom post types — designed for performance and privacy.
🆓 Lite Version Features:
– 🔢 AJAX View Counting – Async requests for better performance
– 🚫 Duplicate Prevention – 12-hour cookie-based protection
– 📊 Sortable Admin Columns – Sort posts by views in admin list
– 📁 Data Cleaner – Remove view data by date or post
– 🌐 REST API Endpoint – Fetch view counts via /wp-json/rwpsl/v1/views/{post_id}
– 📌 Shortcode Support – Display views with [rwpsl_post_views]
– 🔒 Privacy Friendly – No IP addresses collected
⭐ Pro Version Additional Features:
– 🌍 Multisite Support – Network-wide tracking for WordPress Multisite
– 📈 Advanced Analytics – Detailed views reports and charts
– 📁 CSV Export – Export stats by date range or specific posts
– 🔔 Views Notifications – Get notified when posts reach view milestones
– 🎯 Custom Post Type Support – Enhanced CPT tracking options
– ⚡ Performance Optimizations – Cached views and batch processing
Documentation:
Full Documentation – Includes both free and pro version guides.
Installation
- Upload the
rw-postviewstats-litefolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure settings in Settings → RW PostViewStats Lite (optional)
Frequently asked questions
Can this plugin track views of custom post types?
Yes. By default, it tracks the ‘post’ and ‘page’ types. You can add support for any custom post type using a filter hook in your theme or another plugin: `php add_filter(‘rwpsl_supported_post_types’, function($types) { $types[] = ‘your_custom_post_type’; return $types; });
How are duplicate views prevented?
The plugin uses browser cookies to ignore repeat visits from the same user for 12 hours.
What data does the plugin collect?
The plugin only stores post view counts in your WordPress database. It uses a cookie to prevent duplicate counting but does not collect any personal information or IP addresses.
What are the system requirements?
Tested with: WordPress 6.6 to 6.8 PHP 8.2 to 8.4 MySQL 5.7 to 8.0
How can I display view counts on my site?
You can use the shortcode [rwpsl_post_views] in posts/pages/widgets, or use the provided REST API endpoint.
Does this plugin support WordPress Multisite?
Multisite support is available in the Pro version. The Lite version works on single WordPress installations.
How to add translations?
Copy /languages/rw-postviewstats-lite.pot and create your translation files. Submit your .po file to help improve the plugin.
Changelog
Fix the problem of $_POST not being sanitized
1.0.2
Fix the problem of $_POST not being sanitized
1.0.1
Standard constant naming
Fix REST API callback permissions
Add protection code to HTML template
1.0.0
Initial release with AJAX tracking
Cookie-based duplicate prevention
REST API integration
Shortcode for displaying views
Screenshots
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FAQ
RW PostViewStats Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is RW PostViewStats Lite free?
Yes. RW PostViewStats Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RW PostViewStats Lite safe to use in 2026?
RW PostViewStats Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RW PostViewStats Lite?
RW PostViewStats Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 365 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does RW PostViewStats Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
RW PostViewStats Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does RW PostViewStats Lite need?
RW PostViewStats Lite requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RW PostViewStats Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 18, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes RW PostViewStats Lite?
RW PostViewStats Lite is developed and maintained by RobertWP.
What are the best alternatives to RW PostViewStats Lite?
The most popular alternatives to RW PostViewStats Lite are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).
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